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Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Chapter 1

The bumpy road to MetLife Stadium

Chapter 2

The tactical masterminds of La Roja

Chapter 3

The drama at MetLife Stadium

Chapter 4

Spain's double-double football legacy

YOUR GOAL

Master of Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ch 1 · The bumpy road to MetLife Stadium

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BETA

dave Spain's MetLife Maze* (3 words) - Very interactive toy vibe

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dave Spain 2026 World Cup Victory

We hold both cups, we hold both cups, Yeah, Spain rules the world tonight!

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dave Navigating the tricky early knockouts

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How Spain survived a grueling Belgian quarter-final

dave A late winner was required to push Spain past a stubborn Belgium.

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dave Spain faced tough challenges in the early knockout rounds but showed championship resilience.

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Fun Fact

Cabo Verde's surprise: Cabo Verde, who drew 1-1 with Spain, was the only team to score against the eventual champions during the entire 2026 tournament.

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Glossary

draw (noun)
A game or match that ends with an even score or tie. Spain began their tournament run with a shocking scoreless tie against debutants Cabo Verde in Atlanta.